On January 10, 2023, Kathleen Ronning-Schimetz submitted her resignation from the North Dakota National Guard’s Office of the Adjutant General, highlighting seven years of alleged harassment and misconduct. Her resignation letter detailed a pattern of hostility and discrimination, including inappropriate comments from supervisors and a reported sexual assault from a colleague. Following her resignation, an investigation confirmed her claims, aligning with findings from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Schimetz is now pursuing a federal lawsuit, seeking financial compensation and accountability for the alleged abuses she faced.
The full story by Tasha Carvell writing for Inforum describes a deeply troubling environment inside the leadership office of the North Dakota National Guard.
